At Tales to Inspire, we believe that everyone has a story, and that when people share their experiences with others, those stories can shift mindsets, shape behaviours, and build more inclusive and resilient communities.
Tales to Inspire is a social enterprise founded in Bolton in 2019, and was born from a simple mission: to bring people together through the power of real, lived experiences. In a world where we are digitally more connected than ever, many people still feel unseen, unheard, and unsupported. We set out to change that by creating spaces where stories are shared openly and honestly, sparking personal growth, community connection, and systemic change.
What began as a blog turned into the Tales to Inspire Podcast, where over the last 6 years, we’ve interviewed over 150 extraordinary real-life individuals, who have shared their unique stories across four key areas: Inclusion and Belonging, Leadership and Purpose, Mental and Physical Health, and Resilience and Challenge. These conversations show how authentic storytelling can build empathy, challenge perspectives, and inspire action.
Building on the podcast’s impact, Tales to Inspire now works across the UK, in schools, organisations, and the third sector, helping individuals and teams harness the power of storytelling to create meaningful change. Through workshops, talks, creative campaigns, and professional storytelling support, we help people uncover and share authentic stories, develop communication confidence, deepen self-awareness, and embed storytelling as a tool for leadership, teamwork, and culture. We also work alongside organisations to embed story-led approaches into strategy, culture, and systems, ensuring that lived experience shapes long-term, sustainable change.
At Tales to Inspire, we don’t just tell stories – we build movements. Movements of empathy, hope, and transformation. Every story we share is a reminder that each of us has something valuable to offer, and that change begins with understanding.
If you’re ready to use the power of storytelling to inspire change in your school, organisation, or community, we’d love to collaborate with you. Join us – and let’s build a movement of stories that change the world, together.
OUR VALUES
to recognise their own strength and become role models for positive change.
making the most of every opportunity to maximise our impact.
by recognising and honouring everyone’s unique value and voice.
because real change comes from reflection, action, and courage.
